Politics

Northeast festival in New Delhi sends a message of national integration part - 2

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): ‘Insurgence to Resurgence’ was the theme of the 2nd edition of the “Northeast Festival - Connecting People, Celebrating life”, at the Indira Gandhi National Center for Arts in New Delhi. The 4-day long cultural extravaganza was organised by Trend MMS, with support from the eight northeastern states, Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of DoNER and the Northeast Community, Delhi. Sportspersons from the northeast who won medals at the recent Commonwealth and Asian games were felicitated at the inaugural session. Leaders, policy makers and various stakeholders came together for discussion sessions on critical issues including tourism, employment, business opportunities and investment in IT sector in Northeast. Fashion designers from the region put together a vibrant show showcasing the traditional weaving patterns, rich colorful fabrics and jewelry worn by the numerous tribes of the Northeast. The audience was later treated to a wide range of musical performances by popular bands like Minutes of Decay, Mayukh Hazarika and the Brahmaputra Balladeers and Frisky Pints.

Nov 30, 2014

Northeast festival in New Delhi sends a message of national integration part - 1

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): 'Insurgence to Resurgence' was the theme of the 2nd edition of the "Northeast Festival - Connecting People, Celebrating life", at the Indira Gandhi National Center for Arts in New Delhi. The 4-day long cultural extravaganza was organised by Trend MMS, with support from the eight northeastern states, Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of DoNER and the Northeast Community, Delhi. Sportspersons from the northeast who won medals at the recent Commonwealth and Asian games were felicitated at the inaugural session. Leaders, policy makers and various stakeholders came together for discussion sessions on critical issues including tourism, employment, business opportunities and investment in IT sector in Northeast. Fashion designers from the region put together a vibrant show showcasing the traditional weaving patterns, rich colorful fabrics and jewelry worn by the numerous tribes of the Northeast. The audience was later treated to a wide range of musical performances by popular bands like Minutes of Decay, Mayukh Hazarika and the Brahmaputra Balladeers and Frisky Pints.

Nov 30, 2014

Crowds gather in Istanbul for Pope

Crowds greet Pope Francis and the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople, before they lead a mass at the baroque mid-nineteenth century Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Istanbul. Duration: 00:34

Nov 29, 2014

Lego chooses London for new regional hub as toymaker expands

Lego opens a new office in the British capital as one of its new global hubs, as the toymaker eyes massive expansion. Duration: 01:35

Nov 29, 2014

Security forces recover huge cache of arms and ammunitions in Kashmir

Doda, Nov 29 (ANI): Security forces recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday (November 29). The security forces busted a militant hideout from where an AK-47 rifle, 12 bore guns, grenades and ammunitions were recovered. Last week also Indian army had recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition in Kupwara and Baramulla districts of the state before the assembly elections began. Stray incidents of violence have been seen in the valley in the wake of assembly elections. The five-phased assembly polls began on November 25. The results are due on December 23.

Nov 29, 2014

Defence experts say govt should deal carefully with arrested ISIS suspect

Chandigarh/ Bhopal, Nov 29 (ANI): Arif Majeed, who was detained by National Investigation Agency (NIA) at Mumbai airport on suspicion of being an Islamic State (IS) militant, was produced in court on Saturday (November 29). Majeed, who belongs to Maharashtra and was one of the four youths who went to Iraq, was detained on Friday (November 28). Reacting to his arrest, Lieutenant General (retired) Srinivas Kumar Sinha said there is a need on the part of intelligence agencies to be more careful. Meanwhile, Lieutenant General (retired) PN Hoon advised the government to set up a research think-tank to follow such incidents of cross-border militancy.

Nov 29, 2014

Blast in Manipur kills one

Manipur, Nov 29 (ANI): One person was killed in an explosion in Manipur on Saturday (November 29). The blast came a day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state. The victim, an 11-year-old boy, was playing in a farm land when the explosion took place. The bomb is reportedly said to be planted by militants, though no militant group has claimed responsibility so far. Security officials are investigating the matter. Modi would be attending an event in Manipur on Sunday (November 30).

Nov 29, 2014

PM Modi flags off first passenger train to Mendipathar

Guwahati, Nov 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off the first passenger train to Mendipathar from Guwahati. Speaking at flagging off ceremony, Modi said that it is an important day in the history of railways. Talking about the development of the Indian Railways, Modi said that there is need for better network and facilities in Railways. He added that condition of railway stations should be better than airports as common man travels through trains.

Nov 29, 2014

Pakistan's Wheelchair Cricket team eyes international exposure

Karachi, Nov 29 (ANI): A spirited bunch of physically challenged cricketers arrived in Karachi from all over the Pakistan to participate in a Wheelchair Cricket training camp and to be selected as a squad to represent the country abroad. Their first tour will take place in late December, when the team heads to Bangladesh. The training camp was hosted by the International Wheelchair Cricket Association (IWCA) at Karachi Gymkhana. IWCA founder president Zeeshan Taqi said that the mission is to ensure the wheelchair confined PWDs are facilitated with maximum opportunities to participate in sporting and recreational involvement.

Nov 29, 2014

Around 100 affected in Maharashtra after inhaling toxic gas

Ulhasnagar, Nov 29 (ANI): Around 100 people were affected in Ulhasnagar on Saturday after inhaling toxic gas formed due to the release of a chemical component in a nearby river. The people living in areas near the river complained of uneasiness and breathing problems and were rushed to different hospitals. Central Hospital Dean Dr Ashok Nadpurkar said that more than 80 people have come for treatment so far but only nine have been admitted. The incident occurred after a tanker carrying waste chemical components dumped its contents in the Ulhas River. Police are investigating the case as to whose carelessness led to the incident.

Nov 29, 2014

Army Chief urges new cadets to gear up for national challenges

Pune, Nov 29 (ANI): Army chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag, on Saturday (November 29), urged new cadets to gear up for the national crisis and challenges, while addressing passing out parade in Pune. The cadets rejoiced as they successfully passed out from premier training institute National Defence Academy (NDA). Among those present were the parents and guardians of cadets as well as top brass of defence and other dignitaries stationed at various units based in and around Pune. The NDA trains cadets of all the three defence services- Army, Navy and Air Force- prior to their pre-commissioning training at their respective academies. Located in Khadakwasla near Pune, it holds the distinction of being the first tri-service academy in the world.

Nov 29, 2014

Jharkhand can become number one if nurtured in right direction: PM Modi

Ranchi, Nov 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing a rally in Ranchi on Saturday said that Jharkhand can become number one state in next five years, if nurtured in right direction as it is in its most crucial age. Modi also urged people not to waste these five years which are crucial for the state. Modi added that this assembly election is litmus test for the state. Jharkhand is witnessing five-phased assembly polls which began on Tuesday and will conclude on December 20. The results will be announced on December 23.

Nov 29, 2014

BJP-Shiv Sena alliance is needed in Maharashtra, will be good for Hindutva: BJP

Mumbai, Nov 30 (ANI): BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Saturday met Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray and said that the alliance of BJP and Shiv Sena is needed for a stable government in Maharashtra. He added that this would be great for 'Hindutva'.

Nov 29, 2014

Politicos demand probe after NIA detains Islamic State suspect

New Delhi, Nov 29 (ANI): Politicos on Saturday demanded thorough probe after a suspected Islamic State militant was detained from Mumbai airport, adding the BJP-led government should not be witch hunting. NCP leader Majid Memon said that such persons who return home should not be treated in a harsh way like the NIA did. Congress leader Manish Tewari said that religious politics practiced by the BJP gave fodder to youths to join extremist organisations. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal said that investigation should be done as to why he went to Iraq.

Nov 29, 2014